James M. Keough Jr.

Chief Human Resources Officer at MacAllister Machinery Company, Inc.

James M. Keough, Jr. has a diverse and extensive work experience in Human Resources. James M. is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc., where they provide strategic leadership and drives high performance and organizational effectiveness.

Prior to that, Keough worked at the Indianapolis Airport Authority as the Senior Director of Human Resources. During their tenure, they successfully overhauled the HR function multiple times and aligned it with the organization's overall strategy.

James M. also held various roles at Gannett, including Vice President of Human Resources - Central Region, where they navigated the digital transformation of the news industry while managing mass layoffs and achieving promotions with increased responsibility.

Earlier in their career, Keough worked at Resorts Condominiums International, LLC, where they developed a national employee relations program, and at American Express as an HR Coordinator and Staffing Specialist.

Throughout their career, Keough has demonstrated expertise in culture development, process improvement, contract negotiation, diversity initiatives, and succession planning.

James M. Keough, Jr. holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Political Science from Indiana University Bloomington. The specific start and end years of their education are not provided.

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  • Chief Human Resources Officer

    April, 2018 - present